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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 RR BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . 40 Securing motorcycle for BMW Motorrad Race transport ....67...
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 156 BMW Motorrad DTC ..100 Dimensions ....156 10 Care .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....160 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 161 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....161...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Left handlebar fitting ....14 Handlebar fitting, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting front rebound- stage damping ( Adjusting rear compression damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 107) Adjusting front compres- sion damping (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112) Vehicle Identification Num- ber and type plate (on steering-head bearing at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 113) Engine oil fill location 108) Adjusting rear rebound- stage damping (...

  • Page 16: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Using lap timer ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS ABS operation ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC Using DTC ( Using hazard warning flashers ( Operating turn indicators Horn...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Selecting driving mode Starting engine ( Emergency ON/OFF switch (...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery with BMW Motorrad Race ABS Deviating position of the battery: shifted back and rotated by 180° Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Onboard toolkit ( 106) Fuse box ( 136) Rider's Manual (US Model)

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights 20) ( Tachometer Shifting flash ( Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Multifunction display The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 20: Headlight

    Headlight Parking lights Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....20 Standard warning indicators ..21 ABS warning indicators ... . . 27 DTC warning displays .

  • Page 22: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Service display Multifunction display Flashing turn indicators, If the time remaining until the left next service lies within a month, Speedometer the service date is briefly dis- Flashing turn indicators, Coolant temperature played following the pre-ride right Clock ( check.

  • Page 23: Standard Warning Indicators

    This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time. Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible the date.
  • Page 24 If a warning 2 is shown in the display, the General warning light 3 also lights up red or yel- low. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights are displayed and warnings are shown alternately. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode LAMPR ! Lights up yellow...
  • Page 26 Warning light Displays Meaning VDS! is indicated Fall sensor missing or defective (...
  • Page 27 Coolant temperature too operation mode Have the defective key re- high placed, preferably by an autho- Engine error warning light rized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows lights up. red. The engine is in the emer- Fuel down to reserve The coolant temperature display gency operating mode.

  • Page 28: Turn Indicator Bulb

    In exceptional LAMP ! is indicated. cialized workshop, preferably cases, the engine stops and can an authorized BMW Motorrad A defective bulb places no longer be started. Otherwise, retailer. your safety at risk because the engine runs in the emer- it is easier for other users to gency operating mode.

  • Page 29: Abs Warning Indicators

    VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor) is tions. shown. Possible cause: Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Race ABS is The fall sensor is not installed. provided from page ( 98); an Install fall sensor. overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 31: Dtc Warning Displays

    Ride off slowly. It must be Additional information on the error ( 99). noted that the ABS function BMW Motorrad DTC is provided Have the malfunction corrected is not available until the self- from page ( 100); an overview as soon as possible by a spe- diagnosis has been completed.
  • Page 32 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up DTC deactivated ( Lights up DTC error (...

  • Page 33: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi

    The DTC has detected insta- cialized workshop, preferably bility at the rear wheel and has DTC deactivated an authorized BMW Motorrad reduced the torque. The warning DTC warning light lights up. retailer. light flashes longer than the DTC intervention lasts.

  • Page 34: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning

    Display Anti-theft alarm warning are shown as warnings 2 in conjunction with the general warning light 3 following the pre-ride check and refer to the capacity of the internal anti-theft alarm battery. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning DWALO ! Is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( cated DWA ! Lights up yellow Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained (...
  • Page 36 The Contact a specialized work- operation of the anti-theft alarm shop, preferably an authorized is only ensured for a limited time BMW Motorrad retailer. with the motorcycle battery dis- connected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Hazard warning flashers ... . . 40 Emergency ON/OFF switch ..40 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..41 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ..42 Driving mode .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    (EWS) ABS self-diagnosis is 37). performed. ( Ignition key and steering lock, with BMW Motorrad Race ABS tank cap and seat lock are all op- and DTC erated with the same key. DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. (...

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Electronic immobilizer Adjust the clock only when the If you lose a key, you can have it motorcycle is stationary. disabled by your BMW Motorrad partner. For this purpose, you Switch on ignition. The motorcycle's electronics have to bring along all other keys exchange certain continuously that belong to the motorcycle.

  • Page 40: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Residual range Press button 2 to decrease The following values can be dis- minutes. played: When minutes have been set Total distance covered as desired, press button 2 until Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( minutes no longer flash. Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( Setting is completed.

  • Page 41: Lights

    High-beam headlight and updated. headlight flasher The determined residual Start engine. range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Lights Press button 1 to left and hold...

  • Page 42: Hazard Warning Flashers

    The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. warning flashers for longer than Emergency ON/OFF absolutely necessary. switch If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition...

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    The engine can be switched The ABS function can with BMW Motorrad Race ABS off easily and quickly using the also be deactivated while and DTC emergency ON/OFF switch. driving. Press and hold the button 1 until the warning lights change...

  • Page 44: Dynamic Traction Control

    DTC warning light begins Dynamic Traction to light up Control (DTC) Release button 1 within two with BMW Motorrad Race ABS seconds. Press and hold button 1 un- and DTC DTC warning light contin- til the ABS warning light 2 ues to light up.

  • Page 45: Driving Mode

    Switching on DTC alternative, the ignition can be Details on the selectable switched off, then on again. driving modes are provided function in the chapter "Technology in If the DTC warning light Detail". lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then con- tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/ h), a DTC error has occurred.
  • Page 46 (see the chapter "Technology in detail"). When the motorcycle comes to a stop, the selected driving mode is activated after approx. ten seconds. The new driving mode is acti- vated while driving under the following conditions: Brake not actuated With the coding plug installed, Press button 1 repeatedly until Throttle turned all the way SLICK...

  • Page 47: Brakes

    Installing coding plug Remove cover cap of the con- nector 1. Using the coding plug voids the operating permit for public roads. Do not use the coding plug on public roads. Switch off ignition. Removing driver's seat ( 53). For safety reasons, after the cod- ing plug is connected, the RAIN mode 1 is automatically acti- To do so, press the locking...

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Spring preload Adjusting the handbrake from Position 1: largest dis- lever while driving can lead tance between handlebar grip Setting to accidents. and brake lever The spring preload on the front Only adjust the handbrake up to Position 6: smallest dis- wheel must be adapted to the lever when the motorcycle is tance between handlebar grip...
  • Page 49 adjusting screws 3 with tool of Adjustment of spring onboard toolkit in direction a. preload dependent on To decrease spring deflection loading (decrease spring preload), turn adjusting screws 3 with tool of 0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm) onboard toolkit in direction b. (With rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel...

  • Page 50: Damping

    To increase spring deflection Adjustment of spring (increase spring preload), turn preload dependent on adjustment ring 2 with tool of loading onboard toolkit in direction b. To increase spring deflection Compression of rear-wheel (decrease spring preload), turn springs adjustment ring 2 with tool of 0.8...1 in (20...25 mm) (With onboard toolkit in direction a.
  • Page 51 duction in spring preload re- Compression stage, ba- quires softer damping. sic setting, front Adjusting compression Position 8 (sporty setting damping on front wheel with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right.
  • Page 52 thrusts (high speed) with ad- Rebound stage, basic justment ring 2. setting, front Position 8 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Adjusting compression damping for rear wheel Make sure ground is level and To increase damping: turn ad- firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 53 Adjusting rebound-stage Pressure stage basic set- damping for rear wheel ting at rear High-Speed Make sure ground is level and Position 2 (comfortable firm and park motorcycle. setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 6 (normal setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 10 (sporty setting To increase damping: turn ad- with driver 187 lbs (85 kg))

  • Page 54: Tires

    Check tire pressures against Rebound stage, basic data below. setting, rear Tire pressure, front Position 8 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire Tires cold) Checking tire pressure Tire pressure, rear Incorrect tire inflation pres- Unlock seat lock 1 with ignition sure results in poorer hand- key.
  • Page 55 Installing passenger seat Installing driver's seat Lock seat lock with ignition key. Removing driver's seat Mount passenger seat in Mount driver's seat in mount 2, mounts 2 on left and right. then position over screw holes 3. When doing so, make Press cover of driver's seat sure that the paneling is not above screws 1 forward some-...

  • Page 56: Helmet Holder

    Luggage loops Locking luggage on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 52). Turn over passenger seat. Press cover of driver's seat The helmet catch can over screw holes toward front scratch the paneling. somewhat and hold in place. When hooking on the helmet, Install screws 1.
  • Page 57 Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction with passenger footrests, to lash luggage onto passenger seat. When doing so, make sure that the rear trim is not damaged.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW ure of safety-related functions. cause loss of consciousness with Motorrad retailer will be happy to Damage caused in this way is fatal consequences.

  • Page 61: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Do not run the fuel tank dry Do not run the engine with the Use the following checklist to Side stand spark-plug cap removed check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcy- Stop the engine immediately if tings and wear limits before you cle with the side stand extended it misfires...
  • Page 62 ABS self-diagnosis is The start attempt is auto- performed. ( matically interrupted if bat- with BMW Motorrad Race ABS tery voltage is too low. Recharge and DTC the battery before you start the DTC self-diagnosis is per- engine, or use jump leads and a formed.
  • Page 63 DTC cialized workshop, preferably ABS warning light flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad The readiness for operation retailer. of the BMW Motorrad DTC is ABS self-diagnosis checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS self-diagnosis Self-diagnosis is performed completed with BMW Motorrad Race...

  • Page 64: Running In

    (Odometer Phase 2 as soon as possible by a spe- reading 186...621 miles cialized workshop, preferably DTC warning light flashes (300...1000 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad slowly. no full throttle (Odome- retailer. ter reading 0...621 miles Phase 2 (0...1000 km))

  • Page 65: Shifting Gear

    Shifting gear New brake pads can ex- Shifting flasher flashing: speed tend stopping distance by a to high Shifting flash significant margin. Shifting speed Brake early. During driving the shifting flasher Tires indicates the speed at which the rider should shift into the next- New tires have a smooth sur- highest gear.

  • Page 66: Brakes

    The Locking up of the front wheel is in low gears at high engine heavier you brake, the more prevented by the BMW Motorrad speeds, upshifting without clutch the front wheel is loaded. The Race ABS. operation can result in major greater the wheel load, the more load change reactions.

  • Page 67: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Do not lean or sit on the The BMW integrated braking motorcycle with the side stand Poor braking action due to function ensures that the rear extended. moisture and dirt.
  • Page 68 Fuel expands when ex- When refueling after run- posed to heat. When the ning on reserve, make sure tank is overfilled, fuel can escape that you top up the tank to a and get onto the road. This re- level above reserve, as other- sults in a danger of falling.

  • Page 69: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove key and close protec- tive cap. Securing motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- scratching. For example, use away to the side and fall aged.
  • Page 70 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 71: On The Racetrack

    On the racetrack Multifunction display ....70 LAPTIMER mode ....72 INFO mode .

  • Page 72: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display press and hold button 2 to INFO mode: In the INFO mode the stored information from the activate mode. Selecting display mode LAPTIMER mode can be dis- played. This mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP mode: In the SETUP mode the behavior of the instru- ment cluster can be adjusted to...
  • Page 73 Overview of mode selection solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Operating odometer Setting clock ( 37). Starting time recording 74). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu...

  • Page 74: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Marking displayed value delay can be set as described on Page ( 87). The following times can be Display shown in the second line: The time of the previous lap is marked with "LASTLAP". The running time of the current lap.
  • Page 75 Overview of lap timer mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Ending time entry ( 75). Interrupting time entry 75). Starting time recording 74). Adjusting display setting 74).
  • Page 76 Adjusting display setting Starting time recording new lap can only be started in the other modes with an exter- nal signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver Operation of the instrument clus- ter in the LAPTIMER mode can be carried out conveniently with an infrared signal.
  • Page 77 Interrupting time entry Ending time entry continued. Only after the current recording has been deleted in INFO mode does counting begin at lap 1 again. To interrupt time entry, press First, press the button 1 to in- button 1. terrupt the time entry. To continue time entry, press To save the displayed time as button 1 again.

  • Page 78: Info Mode

    INFO mode all-time best lap time ATBEST Selecting stored lap BEST best stored lap time ( LAST last stored lap time ( all other stored laps Exit INFO mode INFO RETURN Possibility to delete the stored INFO CLEAR ALL data ( (except all-time best lap time) Press button 1 or button 2 to display stored laps consecu-...
  • Page 79 Overview of Info mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Selecting stored lap 76). Clearing lap times ( 79). Jump directly to CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 78). Clearing recording ( 78). Activating ROAD mode 79).
  • Page 80 Information per racing lap Exiting INFO mode The recorded values are stored. Clearing recording Alternately: top speed Press button 1 or button 2 re- INFO RETURN (max) and minimum speed peatedly until (min) of the indicated race is displayed. Press and hold down the but- ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL is Race lap to which dis- displayed.
  • Page 81 Activating ROAD mode Clearing lap times The all-time best lap remains stored even if the recorded laps are deleted. As a result, a new race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted.
  • Page 82 LAST the last stored lap , the corresponding lap is deleted. The lap that previously had been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained.

  • Page 83: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode Switch-on speed of shifting SFT-ON flasher ( Selecting parameter Switch-off speed of shifting SFTOFF flasher ( Brightness of shifting flasher SFT-BR Flashing frequency of shifting SFT-FL flasher ( Display structure in Laptimer SETUP LAPTIMER mode ( Display duration for last HOLD stopped time ( LAP-TM...
  • Page 84 Overview of Setup mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Selecting parameter 81). Jump directly to ROAD mode Setting parameter ( 83). Exiting settings ( 83).
  • Page 85 Setting parameter Exiting settings Switch-on speed of shifting flasher Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until multifunction display switches displayed parameter begins to Display of switch-on speed in over to ROAD mode. flash. rpm. Press button 1 or button 2 re- A value which is still flashing peatedly until desired value is will not be saved.
  • Page 86 Switch-off speed of Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of shifting flasher flasher shifting flasher Display of switch-off speed in Display of shifting flasher bright- Display of flashing frequency of rpm. ness in percent of the maximum shifting flasher in Hz (1/s). brightness.
  • Page 87 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The running time of the cur- The time required for the pre- The running time of the current rent lap is shown in the second ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line line and the best lap time of the ond line and the running time of and the all-time best lap time is...
  • Page 88 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The time required for the pre- The running time of the current The second line remains empty ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line and the running time of the cur- ond line and the best lap time of and the third line remains empty.
  • Page 89 Display duration for last Minimum lap time stopped time When using an infrared receiver to determine the lap times, the Display of the display duration in time can be set which must seconds. elapse after the first received After the start of a new lap, the signal before a new signal is stopped time of the preceding accepted.

  • Page 90: In A Gravel Bed

    In a gravel bed Removing and installing mirror with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC Removing mirror Make sure ground is level and DTC shut-off firm and park motorcycle. On very loose substrates (e.g. a gravel bed on a racetrack), the...

  • Page 91: License-Plate Carrier

    Removing and installing Actuate locking mechanism 2 and disconnect connector. license-plate carrier Removing license-plate with anti-theft alarm carrier Switch off ignition. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. with anti-theft alarm Deactivate anti-theft alarm sys- Mount mirrors on left and right tem if necessary.
  • Page 92 Carefully disconnect anti-theft Press locking mechanism 7 Remove screws 8 with wash- alarm system bracket 5 from to left with small screwdriver ers and take off license-plate rear frame and turn upward. while simultaneously sliding carrier. Guide cable through connector toward rear off anti- opening 9 when doing so.
  • Page 93 secure on rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm Position license-plate carrier Close connector so that locking and guide cable through open- mechanism 6 engages. ing 9. Install screws 8 with washers. Slide connector of license-plate carrier onto anti-theft alarm system bracket so that lock- ing mechanism 7 engages.

  • Page 94: Removing And Installing Front Turn

    fairing side panel also apply logi- cally for the left side. Removing fairing side panel 113). Mount anti-theft alarm system Remove screw 2 and take off in bracket from front. turn indicator. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Install screw 4. Protect connector on motorcy- Close connector so that locking cle against soiling.
  • Page 95 Installing front turn Remove screws 4 with wash- ers. indicator Pull fairing side panel out of rubber buffer at position 5 and remove. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Mount side panel in rubber buffer at position 5. Install screws 4 with washers. Remove the screw 1 on the Install screws 2 and 3.
  • Page 96 Clip the turn signal cable in at position 1. Installing fairing side panel 114).

  • Page 97: Detail

    Driving mode ..... . . 96 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Race ABS ......98 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC .

  • Page 98: Driving Mode

    BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode ble. Do not use the coding plug on assumes racing tires and roads public roads.
  • Page 99 The behavior of the ABS sys- and brief wheelies are also possi- In this mode the control of the tem is the same as in the RAIN ble at the end of curves. DTC system assumes that rac- mode. ing tires with maximum adhesion SLICK (slick tires) are mounted.

  • Page 100: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    BMW Motorrad Race less of the road surface condi- off only. tion. How does ABS work? with BMW Motorrad Race The maximum braking force that can be transferred to the road surface is partially dependent on the friction coefficient of the road surface.
  • Page 101 What happens when How is the BMW Motorrad Under these circumstances the rear wheel can lift off the ground, rough roads are Race ABS noticeable to and the outcome can be a high- encountered? the rider? siding situation in which the mo-...

  • Page 102: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    Even with DTC, the laws of then on again. BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- physics cannot be overrid- able to counteract their effects. den. The driver is always respon-...
  • Page 103 This case cannot be con- speeds of the front and rear trolled by the BMW Motorrad wheel are compared and the If the coding plug for the SLICK DTC. mode is not installed, the DTC angle is considered, for example.

  • Page 105: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....104 Luggage ......104...

  • Page 106: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. affect the motorcycle's handling. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Jump-starting ..... . 137 Onboard toolkit .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Adjusting chain tension Adjusting spring preload you can obtain from your autho- 118). for rear wheel ( 47). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Extension for screwdriver Special tools and thorough spe- insert cialized knowledge are required Adjusting rear damping to carry out some of the work (in conjunction with slot- described here.

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    trip leads to misinterpretations Open-ended wrench 10 Reversible screwdriver in- sert and therefore to incorrect oil fill Wrench size: 10/13 mm quantities. with Phillips and Torx T25 Adjusting chain tension To ensure that the display of the blade 118). engine oil level is correct, only Removing driver's seat Plastic attachment for check the oil level after a longer...

  • Page 110: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Both too little and too Have oil level corrected by much engine oil can lead to a specialized workshop, engine damage. preferably an authorized BMW Always make sure that the oil Motorrad retailer. level is correct. Add engine oil up to specified...

  • Page 111: Brake System

    From rear looking at brake Have all work on the brake sys- by a specialized workshop, pads 1. tem carried out by specialists. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the brakes checked by a certified workshop, preferably If genuine BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 112 BMW Motorrad recommends brake-pad carrier plate. installing only genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads. Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Rear brake-pad wear limit min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 113 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level level brake-fluid reservoir 1.
  • Page 114 Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 115: Coolant

    Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Checking coolant level Add coolant up to specified Make sure ground is level and level.
  • Page 116 The working steps de- scribed here for the right fairing side panel also apply logi- cally for the left side. Remove screws 2 and 3. Disconnect connector 6. Remove screws 4 with wash- Take off fairing side panel. ers. Installing fairing side Pull fairing side panel out of panel rubber buffer at position 5 and...

  • Page 117: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, Mount side panel in rubber preferably an authorized BMW buffer at position 5. Motorrad retailer. Install screws 4 with washers. Install screws 2 and 3.

  • Page 118: Tires

    Tires Adjusting clutch lever Measure clutch play a between handlebar fitting and clutch play Checking tire tread depth lever in this position. The handling of your mo- Clutch lever play torcycle can already change for the worse before the legally prescribed minimum tread depth 0.02...0.04 in (0.5...1.0 mm) is reached.

  • Page 119: Rims

    Have damaged rims checked performance, BMW Motor- the pinion and sprocket and and, if necessary, replaced rad recommends using BMW measure the difference a. by a specialized workshop, Motorrad chain lubricant or: preferably an authorized BMW...

  • Page 120: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Adjusting chain tension Checking chain wear Tighten locknuts 3 on left and right with appropriate torque. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Locknut of drive-chain tensioning screw 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Tighten quick-release axle nut 1 to appropriate torque. Rear-wheel quick-release axle in swinging arm Engage 1st gear.

  • Page 121: Wheels

    A change in these sizes Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than For every size of tire, BMW the wheels installed as standard Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect approved certain makes as the control comfort of these sys- roadworthy.
  • Page 122 Do not operate the handbrake Place motorcycle on an auxil- lever when the brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- have been removed. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Remove screws 2 of brake wheel stand. calipers on left and right.

  • Page 123: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad front-wheel Remove quick-release axle 2 The front wheel must be stand for lifting the motorcycle. while supporting wheel. installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction. Installing the auxiliary stand on Roll front wheel forward to re- the front wheel ( 126).

  • Page 124: Removing Rear Wheel

    28 lb/ft (38 Nm) wheel rim. Press handbrake lever firmly a number of times until resis- tance point is felt. Removing rear wheel Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad rear Position clip 6. wheel stand.
  • Page 125 Remove quick-release axle 5 Remove brake line from and take out adjusting plate 6. bracket 8. with BMW Motorrad Race Remove axle nut 1 with washer. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right. Loosen adjusting screws 2 on left and right.

  • Page 126: Installing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel on support into in the wheel.
  • Page 127 BMW Motorrad Race carrier 10 toward the front. Mount adjusting plate on right 6 in swinging arm so that twist lock 12 is positioned Make sure that the ABS sen- Roll rear wheel as far forward vertically.

  • Page 128: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad Race alone can fall over. Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends the BMW Motorrad Mount adjusting plate on left 4.

  • Page 129: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand serted into the front suspen- sion. Installing the auxiliary Adjust the height of the aux- stand on the rear wheel iliary stand so that the front wheel is lifted slightly off the ground. Insert the mounting pins (2 152 840) 1 at the left and right into the front suspension.

  • Page 130: Lamps

    Install the mounting pins Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to the (2 152 841) 1 on the left long sides facing the outside. rear wheel swinging arm and and right into the rear wheel press it on the ground evenly.
  • Page 131 Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurized and can cause injury if dam- aged. Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs. Remove the cover 1 to replace Disconnect plug 3.
  • Page 132 Replace defective bulb. Install the cover. Do not touch the glass of Replacing left parking new bulbs with your fin- light bulb gers. For installation, use a clean, Make sure ground is level and dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par- firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 133 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Push the locking device 2 Remove bulb 4 from the downwards (using a socket. screwdriver if necessary) and Replace defective bulb. pull the socket 3 out of the headlight housing. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fin- Insert bulb 4 into the socket.
  • Page 134 Insert socket 3 into the socket Remove cover 1. Remove bulb 4 from the until the locking device 2 en- socket. gages. Replace defective bulb. Install the cover. Do not touch the glass of Replacing right parking new bulbs with your fin- light bulb gers.
  • Page 135 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Insert socket 3 into headlight Remove screw 1. housing until locking device 2 engages. Install the cover. Replacing front and rear Insert bulb 4 into the socket. turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 136 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Remove bulb 2 from Insert inside end of lens into light housing by turning it light housing and close.
  • Page 137 Contact a specialized work- with heat radiation from the bulb. shop, preferably an authorized Overheating and therefore short BMW Motorrad retailer. service life of the bulbs are the consequence. Maximum number of de- fective LEDs in taillight...

  • Page 138: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, Latch audibly engages. Switch off ignition. have the electrical system Installing passenger seat checked by an authorized spe- Make sure ground is level and 53). firm and park motorcycle. cialized workshop, preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 139: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at Start engine of the vehicle with both ends. discharged battery in usual The wires leading to the way; if engine does not start, Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have wait a few minutes before re- battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate peating attempt in order to pro-...
  • Page 140 Compliance with the points be- low is important in order to maxi- battery. mize battery life: BMW Motorrad has devel- Keep the surface of the battery oped a trickle-charger spe- clean and dry cially designed for compatibility...

  • Page 141: The Motorcycle

    Connecting the battery to with BMW Motorrad Race with BMW Motorrad Race the motorcycle Note the deviating position of Note the deviating position of First install positive battery ca- the battery and the poles 1 the battery and the poles 1 ble 2.
  • Page 142 Consult a certified workshop, In the case of longer peri- preferably an authorized BMW ods when the motorcycle is Motorrad retailer, for setting of not being used, the battery must the date.

  • Page 143: Care

    Care Care products ..... 142 Washing your motorcycle ..142 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 144: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 145: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road cleaning naphtha or spirit on a other care products that contain salt, carefully clean chrome parts clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW silicon. with plenty of water and BMW Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 146: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- element changed by a special- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 147: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 146 Riding specifications ....157 Threaded fasteners ....147 Engine .

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract side stand ( 59). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch 59). Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

  • Page 149: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 150 Rear wheel Value Valid Adapter on rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Clamping screw on upper spring plate M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid...

  • Page 151: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 32° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed transmission, wet-sump lubrication. Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 152: Fuel

    BMW recommends BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

  • Page 153: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 154: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17 / 44 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2,588 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel...

  • Page 155: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 156: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold Electrical system Fuses Nominal current of fuse 1 (Instrument cluster )
  • Page 157 Nominal current of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A Nominal current of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) Nominal current of fuse 8 (Sensor group) Main fuse 40 A Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 10 Ah with anti-theft alarm 12 Ah...

  • Page 158: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on...

  • Page 159: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 448 lbs (203 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 445 lbs (202 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 161: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 160 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 161 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..161 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite breakdown service .

  • Page 162: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 163: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Services - onsite To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown service ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 164: Network

    The specified service intervals BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there apply to street operation. BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized For racing operation, adjust the a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to intervals in accordance with load- assist you.

  • Page 165: Nance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 166 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 167 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 168 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 170: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 171 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 172: Index

    Brake pads Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting, 115 Check front, 109 Check, 115 Check rear, 110 Operating element, 14 Checking operation, 115 Running in, 62 Operation, 41 Technical data, 151 Brakes Self-diagnosis, 61 Adjusting brake lever, 45 Confirmation of maintenance Technology in detail, 98 Checking operation, 109 work, 163...
  • Page 173 Technical data, 150 Handlebar fittings Operating element, 14 Topping up, 108 General view, left, 14 Operation, 42 Equipment, 7 General view, right, 15 Self-diagnosis, 61 Hazard warning flashers Technology in detail, 100 Fairing Operating element, 14 Warning indicators, 29 Removing/installing, 113 Operation, 40 Fall sensor Headlight...

  • Page 174: General Instructions

    Instrument cluster Lights Motorcycle Ambient brightness sensor, 17 Headlight flasher, 14, 39 Returning to use, 144 Overview, 17 High-beam headlight, 14 Storing, 144 Operating element, 14 Multifunction display, 17 Overview, 20 Parking light, 39 Jump-starting, 137 Racing functions, 14 Switch on low-beam headlight, 39 Selecting display mode, 70 Keys, 36...
  • Page 175 Multifunction display, 20 Steering lock Safety instructions Locking, 36 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Brakes, 64 Storing, 144 Right-hand handlebar fitting, 15 General information, 58 Switching off, 65 Seat lock, 11 Parking, 65 Service, 161 Tachometer, 17 Parking light, 39 Reporting safety defects, 160 Technical data Pre-ride check, 60...
  • Page 176 Weights, 157 Warning indicators, 21 Wheels and tires, 153 Display, 21 Tires With ABS, 27 Checking inflation pressure, 52 With anti-theft alarm, 31 Checking tread depth, 116 With DTC, 29 Inflation pressure table, 11 With fall sensor, 27 Recommendation, 119 Warning lamps, 17 Running in, 63 Weights...
  • Page 177 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 178 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold BMW recommends *01418522217* Order No.: 01 41 8 522 217 07.2010, 4th Edition...

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